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Sam Cooke (1931-1964), hailed as the "King of Soul," was a singer, songwriter and activist who significantly transformed soul music. Between 1956 and 1964, he charted 29 Top 40 pop singles and 20 Top Ten R&B singles. Cooke's promising career was abruptly ended when he was fatally…

Edmonia Lewis is considered the first Afro-Native American professional sculptor to achieve international recognition for her work. Little is known about Lewis' life, as the sculptor was notorious for embellishing details of her life to captivate her audience. What is known is she was a remark…

During a time when Black people were only depicted as criminals or not represented at all, John H. Johnson carved out a space in print journalism that offered an authentic and diverse representation of Black America to Black America. Learn more about his life and legacy in today's episode. You…

Virgil Abloh was a fashion designer, architect, designer and influencer. In that role, he became the titular fashion brand’s first Black artistic director, and one of the few in the industry. His work, merging streetwear with luxury, gained him international acclaim, a position on Time magazine&apo…

Gordon Parks (1912 –2016) was a photographer, composer, film director, author, and poet known for his documentary photojournalism on civil rights and poverty. Read the full newsletter >28 Days of Black History is our free, month-long series where we celebrate stories of Black leaders and their i…

Esther Elizabeth Rolle (1920-1998) was a Bahamian American actress most known for her roles on "Maude" and its spin-off "Good Times." Throughout her career, she advocated adamantly for accurate representation of Black people in television. Read the full newsletter >28 Days of…

André Leon Talley (1948-2022) was a pioneering American fashion journalist who significantly shaped the landscape of fashion media and culture during his lifetime. Exuberant and undeniably fashionable, Talley redefined what others only dared to dream was possible in the fashion industry.  Read the …

Today's featured performer rallied for LGBTQ+ rights and dignity that are still being challenged in today's time, over 50 years later.28 Days of Black History is our free, month-long series where we celebrate stories of Black leaders and their impact on arts, culture and society. Look for…

Alvin Ailey was a trailblazing dancer, choreographer, storyteller, and activist who shaped the landscape of modern dance. He was a visionary choreographer who saw the beauty in Blackness and used the stage as his protest, pouring his heart and soul into his work.  Read the full newsletter > We’d…